Troubleshooting
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Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a
second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or
Intel
®
Centrino
™
).
This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card
while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because
Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.
You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a
built-in wired Ethernet card.
This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card
while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because
Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need
to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network
Adapters” in the Device Manager.
What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?
Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking
standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds.
Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards.
The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can
transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to
54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification
can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the chart on the next page for
more detailed information.
